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We often see patients coming to our Glasgow dental clinic with issues regarding their dentures.

I recently saw a 67 year old male patient whose upper denture had been causing him problems and he asked if I could help.

He’s just completed his treatment at the clinic and wrote a testimonial which we’ve included in this post. It tells the story of his clinic experience and I’m delighted to read how positive he feels about his new upper denture and his adjusted lower denture.

Here are the patient’s own words…

PROBLEM SOLVED

“Came with a problem – left with a solution.

I went to Philip with a badly fitting top denture which other dentists had attempted to reline, remake to no avail.

The patient’s original card with his words of feedback about his visits to our Glasgow dental clinic

Aftr a consultation he advised on what he saw as the way forward by adjusting the bottom denture – never before adjusted – and remaking a new top denture.

Due to Philip’s patience, perseverance and tolerance with the back up of a highly skilled technician – Alex – the insoluble problem was solved with excellence.

EATING WIHTOUT EMBARRASSMENT

I now have a very comfortable, well fitting, good looking denture which doesn’t move. I can enjoy eating anything without the embarrassment of teeth moving up, down and sideways.

Many thanks to Philip Friel and all his colleagues including the lovely ladies on reception.”

We really appreciate the time a patient takes in writing a testimonial and the whole team is delighted to hear his feedback.

If you want to read more information about the ways we can help patients who require dentures then click here.

If you have any questions about this blog post or would like to find out if our clinic can help you with our range of treatments and services on offer please call our reception team on 0141 339 7579.

We’re always appreciative of the time our patients take to give us feedback about their time and experience at our Glasgow dental clinic.

Whether by email, card, letter or word of mouth it’s beneficial to our entire team to hear their points of view.

Special delivery – a batch of cakes dropped off by one of our patients today.

Those of our patients who are happy to share their feedback often give us permission to then share their words on the reviews section of our website or on our Facebook page.

Today one of our patients delivered a batch of home-baked cakes to the clinic…a gesture that was hugely appreciated and enjoyed by the entire team during our afternoon tea-break!

Should you have any questions arising from this blog post or would like to find out more about the treatments and services we offer at our Glasgow dental clinic then please contact us via the website contact page or by phoning our reception team on 0141 339 7579.

From time to time on our blog we spotlight some of the media stories from all over the world that are focusing on teeth and dental issues.

Many of the stories relate to research – some of which may not be 100% conclusive and some often in its early stages.

Yesterday the focus was on sensitive teeth issues and a study being carried out in a Taiwanese medical university.

If you have issues with sensitive teeth, consult your dentist.

CLAIMS OF REDUCTION IN SENSITIVITY

The medics have been working on creating a toothpaste containing an ingredient that’s found naturally in cheese and meat which they claim may reduce – by almost 80% according to the reports – the incidence of teeth sensitivity.

This ingredient is called arginine and the researchers used a study group of 43 patients. They found that the paste reduced sensitivity by 61% in the first four weeks and 78.1% after using daily for eight weeks.

The team from the Chung Shan Medical University – states the Daily Mail – point out that arginine can play a role in wound healing and is found in dairy product, fish and meat.

GUM RECEDES

Tooth sensitivity can occur for a number of reasons but particularly if the gum recedes and exposes a sensitive later called dentine. The arginine is believed to reduce the sensitivity by helping to form a protective later over the dentine.

Should you have any issues with teeth sensitivity it is always worth having a dental check-up to ascertain the reason.

If you have any questions about this blog post or would like to find out more about all our services and treatments please call our clinic on 0141 339 7579.

Here Imran tells us what the event was about and the focus of his keynote speech…

“I had been previously awarded the TC White Lecture Award by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, and was invited by the British Society for Oral and Dental Research to present my winning lecture earlier this month.

This was the society’s 60th annual meeting hosted by the University of Bristol in the unique town of Bath.

My presentation was called “Computer prediction systems for planning the surgical correction of facial deformities.”

It was about my research undertaken at the University of Glasgow and involves using advanced cone beam CT and surgical predictions to help patient with dento-facial deformities.

These highly specific and specialised machines capture radiographic images in detailed 3D, which allow the dental team at the Glasgow dental clinic to provide advanced dentistry.

I received my certificate and award from Professor Tim Watson who is the President of the British Society for Oral and Dental Research, and from the feedback I’ve had, the lecture was well received.”

If you have any questions about this blog post or would like to find out more about the orthodontic services we offer at our Glasgow dental clinic then please contact us via the website by clicking here or calling 0141 339 7579.

Today and tomorrow our Glasgow dental clinic will be welcoming a group of dentists from all over the UK and Ireland who are participating in a course taken by fellow dental implant focused dentist Stephen Jacobs and Philip Friel.

The particular focus of the course will be sinus bone augementation for dental implant rehabilitation. Those dentists participating will already have fairly extensive experience of working in the field of dental implant surgery.

Stephen and Philip will be conducting the course in the Philip Friel Advanced Dentistry clinic here in Glasgow’s west end and also at Glasgow University’s Department of Human Anatomy.
We will update you with how the course progressed and also share news of any future courses the clinic is planning.

If you have any questions about this blog or would like to find out about the benefits of dental implants please contact our reception team on 0141 339 7579 or contact us via the website by clicking here.

This year on our website and other social media platforms for our Glasgow clinic we’ve been highlighting the risk factors of mouth cancer.

We’ve been liaising with the team from The Ben Walton Trust, a Scottish-based charity which was set up to raise the awareness of this particular cancer.

This month’s guest blogger is Liz Grant from the Ben Walton Trust who has focused on a key event in the charity’s calendar.

Liz writes:
MOUTH CANCER AWARENESS EVENT

“November is Mouth Cancer Awareness month and as such, The Ben Walton Trust is hosting a dinner for people who have had mouth cancer and can find it difficult socialising in restaurants with family and friends.

For some people, trying to explain to restaurant staff that they can’t have food with any lumps in it, there must be lots and lots of gravy with potatoes and veg and all food must be taken with copious amounts of liquid, is just too huge a task.

Added to which, ultimately the presentation of the dinner is completely different from any one else’s (and that is assuming the chef has the time and patience to work on the menu request).

Liz Grant from the Ben Walton Trust is our guest blogger for September

On Monday 18th November 2013, staff at Brown’s Restaurant in Giffnock are going to present a menu that can be eaten by everyone there, to highlight not only the difficulties that patients have eating but also to show that in actual fact, this type of menu can be produced from foods available to the typical diner.

Patients, their friends and families, healthcare professionals, dieticians, the press and the local MSP are all attending.

COOKBOOK PLAN

We are also, as a spin off of the planning, in the initial stages of producing a cookbook using patients’ recipes and also incorporating tips as to ingredients that work well together..and those that don’t. Iain the chef from Brown’s is helping with this.

Should anyone like to attend the dinner or have some recipes/tips/advice for the cookbook that you would like to share, please get in touch.”

If you have any questions about the above blog or wish to make any comment about the content please contact us by clicking here.

You can read more about the warning signs of mouth cancer in this previous blog on the topic.

For children starting the regular dental check-ups is of paramount importance and we often welcome youngsters at our Glasgow dental clinic.

My eldest son, who’s four, popped in for his six monthly check-up just the other day with his mum who’s a paediatric dental specialist.

Six-monthly check for children is key part of dental care programme.

His clinical and x ray examinations showed a healthy, well maintained dentition and some fluoride was applied for good measure.

Even the children of dentists enjoy sweet treats from time to time, but with thorough brushing twice per day and regular check ups, the potentially destructive effects of these treats can be controlled.

BRUSH REGULARLY

If your child enjoys sweet treats or drinks, ensure that they brush their teeth regularly (even straight away after the treat if possible).

And aim to limit the intake of sweets and fruit or carbonated drinks to meal times.

Prevention is always far better than cure.

If you have any questions about this blog post or would like to find out more about the treatments and services we can offer at our Glasgow clinic then please contact our reception team on 0141 339 7579 or via our online email by clicking here.

At our Glasgow dental clinic we see a number of patients who are encountering issues with dentures.

The benefits of using dental implants can greatly improve the functionality and appearance if the patient opts for dental implant retained dentures.

This 61 year old patient visited our Glasgow dental clinic complaining of a loose and poorly functioning upper denture which was retained in place by two loose teeth.

The patient had lost her remaining upper arch teeth many years previously and following the loss of these teeth, had lost a great deal of bone height and width in the upper arch.

The patient’s denture was no longer functioning well and its appearance was not pleasing the patient.

After a full examination and on presentation of all of the options available, this patient elected an implant retained denture on the basis of the stability of the final solution in function, the aesthetics of the solution and its affordability.

In addition, she felt that the removable denture option would be easier to maintain in years to come.

Four dental implants were placed in the upper arch. Given the bone loss, this was a fairly difficult case which required bone grafting and sinus elevation. Following healing the implants were uncovered and restored with a milled bar and locators which were used to retain the new upper denture.

Treatment completed and the patient was happy with her new smile – both in terms of function and appearance.

The final solution looked great with the patient giving our team input in the design of her new smile, and this together with the stability of the solution in function restored the patient’s function with and confidence in her dentition and smile.

The retention of the implant retained denture by the implants means that there is less need for coverage of the palate and as such, the palate is largely uncovered.

Should you have any questions about this blog post or would like to find out more about the benefits of dental implants if you are a denture wearer, then please contact our Glasgow dental clinic on 0141 339 7579. We look forward to hearing from you.

Our team at the Glasgow dental clinic recommend the use of whitening trays – bespoke produced trays which allow the patient to use special whitening agents that generate a gradual whitening effect on teeth.

On Monday night our dentists Liz Glass, Glen Frew and Jillian Clare attended the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow for a course entitled “Modern Bleaching Techniques”.

The course speaker was Dr Wyman Chan, one of the country’s most widely respected dentists on the subject of tooth whitening. According to our dental colleagues’ feedback, the course turned out to be very interesting and informative.

Our colleague Liz Glass who has made a particular focus on the topic of teeth whitening recently wrote an interesting blog about how we, at the Glasgow clinic, carry out the treatment for our patients. Liz is also a member of the British Dental Bleaching Society. It’s well worth a read if you missed it.

Should you have any questions about this blog post or wish to make an appointment to learn more about our teeth whitening treatment then please contact our Glasgow dental clinic’s reception team in the first instance by telephoning 0141 339 7579.

With so many TV shows and media reports focusing on age – and how to stop the effects of ageing – we’re looking in this blog post at the types of issues that can be prevalent regarding your teeth and smile as you get older.

We’re looking at the 40+ decades and highlighting some of the issues you may encounter.

During your 40s and 50s, stains can become much harder to erase with wear and tear and ageing and gum recession can become more pronounced.

As your face starts to age, your teeth can often push forward which in turns leads to causing lower front teeth to crowd.

Regular professional cleanings can help erase minimal stains – and that’s where we would always recommend regular visits to see our dental hygienists’ team here at our Glasgow dental clinic. But if that doesn’t work, then whitening, crowns or veneers may be necessary recommended solutions.

Veneers can offer a solution, providing, in essence, a new outer layer of enamel for the tooth or teeth. They can disguise worn teeth and can look very natural – a key word in any treatment for patients.

Check the surface of your teeth. Is it rough? The rougher the texture, then the more likely your teeth will be to retaining stains and causing your aesthetic issues. Your dentist should be able to smooth out or polish the tooth enamel so it will be less likely to absorb stains.

Into the 60s

Moving into the 60s then the patient could have additional issues facing them…

Gum recession may make your teeth look longer than they actually are. Saliva production may decrease, reducing the protective benefits of saliva and leading to bad breath.

Even if you’re whitening their teeth, your smile could still be ageing you. One solution is to think about ceramic crowns or veneers to enable lighter teeth set up to a bespoke design – and improved smile.

When the back teeth are worn or missing, the facial structure they support tends to collapse or fall in which can lead to deep facial folds. In addition, without the back teeth, far more pressure than is normal is placed on the front teeth which may be to their detriment over time.

Teeth that support the lips and ideally positioned give optimal support to the overlying soft tissue, meaning less obvious folds and creases. The end result is a more balanced, youthful appearance for an overall younger look. Subject to any cosmetic or restorative work being carried out – including dental implants – there would be a full examination carried out and an assessment of the patient’s medical history and status.

Should you have any questions arising from the blog or would like to make an appointment to discuss any of the issues please call our Glasgow clinic reception team on 0141 339 7579.